Lucknow, India — The Government of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited for the construction of a 30,000-capacity international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur, marking a major step toward strengthening sports infrastructure in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The MoU was formalized in the presence of Yogi Adityanath, Chief … Read more
Rourkela, India — Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has set a new operational benchmark after its Materials Recovery Department (MRD) recorded the highest-ever single-day slag despatch of 8,159.12 tonnes on February 18, 2026. The record was achieved through 279 vehicle trips in one day, surpassing the previous best performance registered in January 2026. The milestone highlights … Read more
New Delhi : Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced the redesignation of Manish Raj Gupta as Director (Mining), effective February 18, 2026, following approval from the Government of India. According to a regulatory filing, Gupta has been redesignated from his earlier role as Director (Technical, Projects and Raw Materials). The change has been … Read more
New Delhi — India’s public sector undertaking sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, emerging as a stronger, more profitable, and increasingly influential force within the country’s economy and capital markets. Fueled by structural reforms, improved corporate governance, healthier balance sheets, and renewed investor confidence, listed PSU companies have delivered sharp gains … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has announced the commercial commissioning of an additional 165 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity at its Khavda-II Solar PV Project in the western Indian state of Gujarat. According to a regulatory filing made on Thursday, the newly commissioned capacity represents the second phase … Read more
Tokyo — The Japanese city of Osaka has received an extraordinary donation of 21 kilograms (about 46 pounds) of gold, valued at approximately ¥566 million (around $3.8 million), to support repairs to its aging water infrastructure, city officials announced Thursday. The donation was made in November by an anonymous individual, according to Osaka Mayor Hideyuki … Read more
Fukuoka, Japan — Three people were injured in a knife attack at a public library in the Japanese city of Fukuoka on Thursday evening, police said. None of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries. Authorities arrested Tatsuo Yoshii, a 61-year-old local resident, on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident, which occurred at the city’s main … Read more
New Delhi | The Government of India has formally initiated the process to appoint the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited, as the tenure of current CMD Gurdeep Singh comes to an end on July 31, 2026. The Ministry of Power has constituted a high-level Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) to identify a successor … Read more
Raipur: Thousands of young aspirants in Chhattisgarh are set to get a major boost in government employment as the School Education Department prepares to release an advertisement for the recruitment of 5,000 teaching and academic posts in government schools across the state. According to official sources, the recruitment will cover posts of Assistant Teacher, Teacher, … Read more
Raipur: In a significant and inclusive decision, the Chhattisgarh government has granted Muslim government employees permission to leave work one hour early during the holy month of Ramadan. The order has been issued in view of the religious practices observed during the fasting month. According to the directive released by the General Administration Department of … Read more
United Nations: The United States has paid about $160 million toward the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations, U.N. officials said Thursday, as President Donald Trump pledged additional support for the financially strained world body. The payment, made last week by the Trump administration, was applied to the U.N.’s regular operating budget, according … Read more
Caracas: Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of politicians, activists, journalists, and other detainees, marking a dramatic policy shift for a country that has long denied holding political prisoners. The measure, proposed last month by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, acknowledges for the first time … Read more
Hyderabad: Many people are surprised to learn that cancer can also develop in the eye, a fact that often leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment, according to senior oncologist Dr. Palkonda Vijay Anand Reddy, Director and Senior Consultant Oncologist at Apollo Cancer Hospital. “Ocular cancers are relatively rare and frequently ignored because of lack of … Read more
Chhattisgarh Big Breaking News The sensational robbery that took place in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, has been successfully cracked in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. In a major breakthrough, a joint police operation led to the arrest of four inter-state robbers. Two of the accused were injured during a police encounter. According to police officials, the operation was carried … Read more
Hyderabad: As Maharashtra marks Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19, 2026, tributes are pouring in for the legendary warrior-king who founded the Maratha Empire and reshaped Indian history through courage, strategy, and visionary leadership. Beyond history books and folklore, Shivaji Maharaj’s life has been immortalized across decades of Indian cinema and television, with several … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday announced that it will begin final hearings on more than 200 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) from May 5, 2026. The petitions include the lead plea filed by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), along with several other challenges that … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh |In a swift enforcement action, Durg Police traffic officials took strict action against a heavily loaded truck driver for drunken and reckless driving on the Raipur–Durg National Highway, averting a potential major accident. According to officials, the incident occurred on February 18, 2026, when the Traffic Police Interceptor Team spotted a loaded Hyva … Read more
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Political activity has intensified in Chhattisgarh after the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Voting for two Rajya Sabha seats from Chhattisgarh will take place on March 16, 2026, with results to be declared the same day. The elections are being held to fill vacancies created … Read more
Kanker, Chhattisgarh: To further strengthen law and order and build stronger trust between the police and the public, the Kanker Police have launched the “Mor Mitan – Kanker Police” campaign, introducing a robust beat policing system across 154 villages of the district. Under the direction of Nikhil Ashok Rakhecha, Superintendent of Police, North Bastar Kanker, … Read more
Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh | In a major breakthrough, Janjgir-Champa Police have exposed an inter-state robbery and pickpocketing gang involved in a series of daylight loot cases across multiple districts of Chhattisgarh. Two accused from Katihar, Bihar, have been arrested, while two key conspirators remain absconding. The arrested accused have been identified as Deepak Yadav (36) and … Read more
Mungeli, Chhattisgarh |Under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Bhojram Patel (IPS), the Mungeli Police conducted a special drive titled “Operation Baaz”, leading to the arrest of 41 absconding permanent warrant holders across the district. The coordinated operation was carried out within five days across police station and outpost jurisdictions of Mungeli, as well … Read more
Bilaspur: In a major success for law enforcement, police have cracked the ₹3.35 crore jewelry robbery case that took place in Bilaspur’s Sarkanda police station area. The accused were arrested following a swift, coordinated operation that extended into Mirzapur, where a brief encounter occurred during a joint operation with Uttar Pradesh Police. One Accused Injured … Read more
Mumbai: Shares of BL Kashyap and Sons surged as much as 8% on Thursday after the construction firm announced it had secured a major housing project order worth ₹300 crore (about $36 million), boosting investor sentiment despite a weak broader market. The stock climbed 8.4% to an intraday high of ₹54.55 on the BSE. By … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Tata Group and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have entered into a strategic partnership with OpenAI to establish a large-scale artificial intelligence data center in India and accelerate enterprise AI adoption globally. As part of the collaboration, the Tata Group will build India’s first purpose-built data center optimized for next-generation AI training and … Read more
